Dr. Emmanuel Chang is a physician who specializes in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He is professionally affiliated with Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, and Methodist Hospital. Dr. Chang takes Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold, in addition to other insurance carriers. He studied medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. His residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. He has received the following distinction: Texas Rising Stars.

Dr. Mark Larson's area of specialization is plastic surgery. Dr. Larson's areas of expertise include eyelid surgery, thigh lift (thighplasty), and general reconstruction. On average, patients gave him a rating of 4.5 stars out of 5. He is in-network for Aetna EPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and more. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of South Alabama and a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Dr. Larson attended the University of Texas Medical School at Houston for medical school.

Dr. W. Hawkins is a specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). He works in Houston, TX, Huntsville, TX, and Beaumont, TX. His areas of expertise include the following: macular degeneration, scleral buckle, and eyelid problems. He is professionally affiliated with Houston Methodist and Park Plaza Hospital. Dr. Hawkins accepts several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold. New patients are welcome to contact his office for an appointment. He studied medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Hawkins (or staff) speaks Spanish and Khmer.

Dr. Benjamin Beckert is a physician who specializes in plastic surgery. His areas of expertise include the following: eyelid surgery, dermabrasion, and mini tummy tuck. Dr. Beckert graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at the University of Missouri Health System. His patients gave him an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO.

Dr. Richard Levacy is a specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). He works in Beaumont, TX. His average patient rating is 4.0 stars out of 5. Dr. Levacy takes Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, as well as other insurance carriers. He studied medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Levacy completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. He has received the distinction of Texas Super Doctors.

Dr. Albert Diaz-Saldana is a specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). He works in Beaumont, TX. He has indicated that his clinical interests include comprehensive ophthalmology and cataracts. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze. Dr. Diaz-Saldana attended medical school at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine.

Dr. Robert O'Bryan is a medical specialist in anesthesiology. He is a graduate of Baylor College of Medicine. He is in-network for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Choice, and more.

Dr. Vivek Raizada is an ophthalmology (eye disease) specialist in Beaumont, TX and Port Arthur, TX. After attending Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine and New York University (NYU) School of Medicine, Dr. Raizada completed his residency training at Ohio State University Medical Center. The average patient rating for Dr. Raizada is 4.0 stars out of 5. United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Bronze, and United Healthcare Silver are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Raizada accepts.

Dr. Joann Hensel is a physician who specializes in ophthalmology (eye disease). Patient reviews placed Dr. Hensel at an average of 4.0 stars out of 5. She is especially interested in comprehensive ophthalmology and cataracts. Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Hensel takes. Dr. Hensel graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine. She completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with Texas A & M Health Science Center.

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Dr. Min Ren practices ophthalmology (eye disease) in Beaumont, TX. Clinical interests for Dr. Ren include comprehensive ophthalmology. He is an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and more. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Tulane University, Dr. Ren attended medical school at the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine.

Dr. Jeremy Roebuck's medical specialty is otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He studied medicine at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Dr. Roebuck is rated 5.0 stars out of 5 by his patients. He honors Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, as well as other insurance carriers.

Due to age or a genetic predisposition, the retina, or sensitive area at the back of the eyeball, can sometimes develop holes or tears. When this happens, fluid from inside the eye can get behind the retina, pushing it away from the wall of the eye. This can affect vision and potentially cause blindness. A scleral buckle is a surgical procedure performed to treat retinal detachment.

During a scleral buckle procedure, the retina is first fused back into place, often using a kind of very cold needle. Then a tiny, flat piece or band of silicone is stitched to the white area on the outside of the eyeball. This creates a small indentation (or buckle) which pushes the wall of the eye securely against the retina. It helps the retina adhere to its proper location and heal correctly.

Scleral buckle surgery may be performed along with other procedures to treat a retinal detachment, for instance removing a small amount of the liquid inside the eye. After surgery, you may experience redness or swelling. You may be given eye drops or a patch to wear to protect your eye while it heals. At first, there is often an uncomfortable gritty feeling like something is in your eye. Although the buckle is permanent, this sensation soon disappears. In most cases the retina reattaches, and within a few weeks your vision and eye will be back to normal.

Entropion is a condition where the eyelid folds in, causing the lashes to rub against and irritate the eye. It usually affects the lower eyelid. In some people, entropion happens only when the eyes are squeezed shut, but in others it happens all the time. The eye may become painful, red, and sensitive to light. Entropion may be caused by certain skin conditions, injury to the eye, or simply looser tissue due to aging.

In mild cases, there are ways to treat entropion without surgery, including tape and Botox. For many patients, however, entropion repair surgery is necessary. Depending on the cause and severity of the condition, the surgeon may tighten the eyelid to keep it in place, or use a skin graft to entirely reposition the lid. The eye may look swollen and bruised for a week or more after surgery. Applying ice to the eye area may help.

Trichiasis is a condition where the eyelashes grow incorrectly inward toward the eye. It may be only a few stray lashes, or it may be the entire lash line. As the lashes rub against the eye, they can cause pain and redness. In severe cases, trichiasis can even lead to scratching and damage of the eye. Epilation, or the removal of eyelashes, is used to treat trichiasis.

If only a few lashes are turned inward, they can be removed simply by regular plucking. A doctor can perform the removal, or a patient might learn how to do it at home. Although it must be performed again every few weeks, this treatment is simple and very cost-effective.

If a large number of lashes are turned inward, permanent removal such as electrolysis is preferable. Performed by a doctor, a tiny probe is inserted into each follicle one at a time, and radiofrequency or electricity is applied to kill the lash. False lashes can then be worn in the proper position to give a neat appearance without the pain of trichiasis.